enXtra® Alpinia Galanga

Alpinia galanga is native to Southeast Asia, where it’s used as a food and herb [1]. It is part of the ginger family, and, similar to ginger, the rhizome, or creeping rootstalk is what’s used. The rhizome has a pungent smell reminiscent of black pepper and pine. The similarity in appearance to the ginger rhizome has led to one of its common names, Thai ginger. In some traditional medical systems, it is regarded as being superior to ginger. enXtra^® is a clinically studied and standardized Alpinia galanga rhizome extract. The research emphasis in human studies of enXtra^® has been for support of alertness and focus [2].*

TOP BENEFITS OF enXtra^®

Supports alertness and focus*

Supports brain and cognitive function*

QUALIA’S enXtra^® SOURCING

enXtra^® is standardized for total polyphenols (not less than [NLT] 4%), total flavonoids (NLT 3%), total glycosides (NLT 30%) and pyrocatecollic type tannins (NLT 1%). 

enXtra^® is responsibly sourced. It is cultivated without pesticides in hilly terrain and hand picked to ensure optimum potency. It is DNA authenticated to ensure botanical identification.

enXtra^® is GRAS affirmed, non-GMO, gluten-free, vegan, Kosher certified and Halal compliant.

Grown in India.

enXtra^® is a licensed trademark of OmniActive Health Technologies Ltd.

enXtra^® FORMULATING PRINCIPLES AND RATIONALE

In human studies, a 300 mg amount of enXtra^® has been supplemented. We consider Alpinia galanga to be in the adaptogenic herb category; following hormetic dosing principles (see Qualia Dosing Principles) with a high likelihood of having a hormetic range (i.e., a dosing range below and above which results could be poorer). Depending on the role of enXtra, a formula may have either half or the full amount of this extract that has been given in the human clinical studies.*

ALPINIA GALANGA KEY MECHANISMS

Supports cognitive function*

Supports mental alertness* [2–4]

Supports attention* [5,6]

Supports memory (in animals)* [7,8]

Supports brain function*

Supports neuroprotective functions* [7–9]

CNS stimulant activity* [10]

Supports locomotor activity and motor coordination* [10]

Influences acetylcholinesterase (AChE) levels/activity in the brain* [7,8]

Influences monoamine oxidase (MAO) A and B levels/activity in the brain* [8]

Supports antioxidant defenses*

Supports antioxidant defenses in the brain* [7–9,11]

Replenishes glutathione (GSH) levels* [11]

Counters oxidative stress* [9,11]

Other actions*

Supports healthy cardiometabolic parameters* [11,12]

Supports immune system activation* [13]

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

REFERENCES 

[1]D. Kaushik, J. Yadav, P. Kaushik, D. Sacher, R. Rani, Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Xue Bao 9 (2011) 1061–1065.

[2]S. Srivastava, M. Mennemeier, S. Pimple, J. Am. Coll. Nutr. 36 (2017) 631–639.

[3]S. Srivastava, M. Mennemeier, J.A. Chaudhary, J. Am. Coll. Nutr. 40 (2021) 224–236.

[4]S. Shalini Srivastava, BAOJN 3 (2017) 1–10.

[5]S. Srivastava, Open Access J. Clin. Trials 10 (2018) 43–49.

[6]M.M. Eraiah, M. Kundapur, L. Joshua, J.V. Thomas, (2023).

[7]J.C. Hanish Singh, V. Alagarsamy, P.V. Diwan, S. Sathesh Kumar, J.C. Nisha, Y. Narsimha Reddy, J. Ethnopharmacol. 138 (2011) 85–91.

[8]J.C. Hanish Singh, V. Alagarsamy, S. Sathesh Kumar, Y. Narsimha Reddy, Phytother. Res. 25 (2011) 1061–1067.

[9]R. Mundugaru, S. Sivanesan, P. Udaykumar, V. Dj, S.N. Prabhu, B. Ravishankar, IJPER 52 (2018) s77–s85.

[10]S. Saha, S. Banerjee, Indian J. Exp. Biol. 51 (2013) 828–832.

[11]P. Kaushik, D. Kaushik, J. Yadav, P. Pahwa, Pak. J. Biol. Sci. 16 (2013) 804–811.

[12]R.K. Verma, G. Mishra, P. Singh, K.K. Jha, R.L. Khosa, Ayu 36 (2015) 91–95.

[13]D. Bendjeddou, K. Lalaoui, D. Satta, J. Ethnopharmacol. 88 (2003) 155–160.